Azithromycin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 4)

• JOJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2018

"Had bronchitis and mild asthma with a cold for a week, and the doctor immediately prescribed me this med when I told her that my chest started to hurt every time I coughed. After a day of a strong dose, I felt much better, and I'm no longer coughing up yellow phlegm. However, the side effects after 3 days are kicking in. My body feels weak, and I have mild diarrhea. It's a strong, effective med, and it works if you take it immediately before it could get worse, as for the side effects, they are bearable and not that bad."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2018

"Thought I had a cold, which turned into a hacking cough with burning lungs and a very itchy throat. Waited for 4 days. Tried hot salt water gargles and hot steam. Made me feel better, but the burning lungs and scratchy, itchy throat did not go away. I could not sleep and had to wake up to drink hot tea at night. I gave in and took a course of three 500 mg pills of Azithromycin. After taking the first one at night, I felt better by the next morning. I slept for 12 hours. No more scratchy throat and burning lungs. Still coughing up phlegm. Hurts when I cough still. But definitely recovering. Fever has gone down also. Also using a hot heater in the room to stay warm. Just being in 73 degrees Fahrenheit, I still feel cold."

• Anonymous
• October 14, 2010

"In the last year, I have had bad coughing episodes on two separate occasions. One in February and one now in October. In both instances, the doctor prescribed a 5-day supply of Z-pack, and in both cases, I had to try to get a second 5-day supply because the first didn't work. Now I have been through two 5-day supplies and still have a bad cough. I have always had bronchitis problems, but it would be a once-a-year event, and once I went to the doctor, he would prescribe something, and then I'd be better in a couple of days. I have moved, and now I go to a different doctor who seems to be in love with Z-pack. My first experience with it was after I moved here. It doesn't work for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2017

Azithromycin "I have asthma and recently came down with bronchitis yesterday and ended up at urgent care. I had noticed it a few days ago when my chest was tight and my inhaler wasn’t helping, and this morning after I woke up feeling terrible with a wet cough and lower back pain from the cough. I went to urgent care and they prescribed me a Z pack, which I am currently on. The second day of taking it, I had a 101.4 fever, and it has been reduced by taking ibuprofen as well. I am coughing up lots of phlegm, which is helping me breathe better, and I’m coughing less. Overall, so far doing good. I will update if anything comes back."

• Pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2019

"I was prescribed 500 mg for 3 days, plus 20 mg of prednisone for 3 days for severe bronchitis, sinus infection, and fluid behind my ears. I was also prescribed an albuterol inhaler, and I still have a severe cough and sound worse than I did when I went into the doctor's office. I have no bowel movements and now only have the inhaler to help with breathing. Still coughing like crazy and blowing my nose. I'm very tired, probably have to go back to the doctor and miss another day or 2 of work. I'm feeling miserable."

• Keb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2015

"I had been coughing for 2 weeks straight really badly. I called my doctor to get a check-up, and she prescribed me the 5-day dosage: 2 the first day and then 1 for the next 4. By the 5th day, my cough was still there, and I had gotten the runs. This medicine was a waste of my time."

• Gab...
• July 1, 2017

"My OB/GYN (I'm pregnant) prescribed Z-pack at the beginning of my cold and cough, but I was trying to avoid antibiotics even though this one is safe for pregnancy. I went to the ER because I couldn't stop coughing at all, my abdominals were sore and everything. The doctor said I had acute bronchitis, and 90% of bronchitis is viral, so he didn't think Z-pack would help and gave me an albuterol inhaler. After no sleep for 2 nights, I took Z-pack and immediately felt better! There are Z-pack pills that have a pink outer layer on them, these have less effect on your stomach. I have taken both the plain white ones and the pink ones, the pink only made me sleepy, the whites always give me diarrhea on the first dose. I think there is a difference between them."

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2012

"I did the Tri-Pak, actually. That's three pills, 500 mg, for three days, and it cured my bronchitis within a week after I took the first pill. I had the pills and codeine cough syrup. I thank a hotel doctor for diagnosing me with it. I am still coughing slightly (about 10 times or less a day), but it is a gentle cough. Basically, it worked wonders. I feel great. I got the bronchitis about three weeks ago from the time I wrote this review. People are amazed that I did the three-pack. Why? Because I felt no ill side effects. I did the Tri-Pak, and it cured me within a week."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2016

"Z packs never get rid of the problem. I start to feel better and when the pills are done, the issue comes back full force, and I end up feeling even worse. I don't have this issue with any other antibiotic. I have asked not to be prescribed it anymore."

• Too...
• February 27, 2017

"Over 2 weeks of horrible cough with copious amounts of yellow phlegm; went to the doctor and was started on Z-Pak. Within a few hours of the first (2 pill) dose, woke up from a nap starving my head off. While standing in the kitchen, waiting for my leftovers to heat up in the microwave, started sweating profusely and shaking. Felt like I was going to pass out. Started eating everything I could get my hands on as quickly as I could, until the feeling finally passed, about 15 minutes later. I have never been diagnosed with diabetes, but will certainly keep a close eye on my diet and how I feel while taking this medication."

• jay...
• April 17, 2011

"I have taken this medicine 3-4 times over the last 5 years, and I have to say it's been amazing. After the first 2 pill doses, there is such a dramatic difference that it's hard to put into words. I'm sure that there are going to be people who have had problems, and a few people seem to have issues with any medicine they have taken, but this medicine is great."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2019

"I have had bronchitis for 3 weeks, I’m completely finished taking the 5-day Z-Pack (azithromycin). Although most of my other symptoms have subsided, I’m still very sick with a deep, painful cough, dry, itchy, and raw throat. The side effects for me were awful. I had severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, and sweating profusely. Now I’m probably going to have to go back in and see what I have to do. This antibiotic was definitely not helpful for me. Perhaps if it was taken with another medication or steroid, it would have helped."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2010

"To anyone with adverse reactions to the drug, please call your doctor before you stop taking the drug. For many reasons, you could possibly do more harm than good by quitting. Of course, if symptoms are bad enough, do not take it, but contact your doctor immediately."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2016

"I have had experience with IBS symptoms in the past. Thinking the diarrhea I was experiencing with this medicine was from that. But now I'm thinking it's the medicine. Cured my bronchitis, but the immense pain I had in my stomach and burning of loose stool was not worth it. Happened the first day and the last day of the 5-day regimen. So glad it's over, just hope the loose stool is over too. I will never take this antibiotic again unless my life depends on it."

• Tir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 20, 2017

"Some poorer doctors argue that 'Z' packs should not be used to treat bronchitis. This is a dangerous view due to the fact that without such treatment, bronchitis can lead to acute bronchitis or even pneumonia. Don't let the bad doctor play with your health. If you have a bronchial infection, demand a 'Z' pack or replace the doctor!"

• 40 ...
• February 24, 2012

"I had a sore throat for two days, then woke up on the third day at 2 a.m. with a hacking cough that kept me up until 6 a.m. (I found and took a Mucinex DM and eventually got back to sleep for a few hours). Called my doctor when I woke up, after coughing up some green stuff from my lungs, and after she called me back at 6 p.m., she called in this medicine. Day 1, you take 2, then 1 a day for 4 days. The 2 I took on day 1 made me nauseated, but I was able to get to sleep 4 hours later thanks to the benzonatate she also prescribed. Today I felt better but still have a sore throat and am still coughing some. The one tablet of azithromycin tonight did not make me nauseated."

• Deb...
• January 14, 2016

"I took 2 first doses of pills for severe bronchitis and then fell asleep. I awoke with diarrhea, then washed clothes, fell back asleep, and had another bout with diarrhea and had to wash clothes again. I never had something like this happen to me before! Very scary to say the least. I am only 59, so still in good physical shape. Just glad I did not ruin my memory foam mattress! Now, 24 hours later and afraid to take the next dose - only one pill, but I am going to be awake for a long while... Seems to have helped for bronchitis."

• Bro...
• September 29, 2015

"Ugh, it seems to be working on the 2nd day, but about an hour after each dose, my stomach is completely torn up and in a million cramps. It's so painful! I can't wait until this 5-day treatment is over so I don't have to go through this anymore!!"

• Pig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2015

Azithromycin "I went to the ER after I coughed up blood a few times through the day, and I was diagnosed with acute bronchitis. I was prescribed the Z-Pack 5-day regimen. After a couple of days, I began feeling a little better, but by the 5th or 6th day, I felt worse. I had severe nausea and became anorexic to the point that I lost 14 pounds. It took about another 4-5 days until I could eat more than a bite or so of food at any sitting. It's been around a month and a half since this happened, and I'm still having issues with my appetite and weight. I'm still down the 14 lbs, and my energy flags easily. I'll never, EVER take that med again due to such an experience. I've had fine success with other antibiotics, without them being this hard on my gut."

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2016

"Was prescribed 500 mg for 3 days for acute bronchitis and got worse on day 4 to the point of needing to go to the hospital. Deepened cough, unable to breathe, and severe stomach cramps. This drug is useless and only promotes worse superbugs and antibiotic-resistant strains."

• ffr...
• February 21, 2017

Azithromycin "Very bad choice for me - should have checked interactions first myself! I am an Afib patient who has been in sinusoidal rhythm for 5 years after a cardioversion in 2011. I took Azithromycin as prescribed and went into Afib a week later. The cardioversion didn't work this time, so we're now looking at more serious alternatives."

• mik...
• February 15, 2018

"After having shortness of breath and a minor cold, I went to my family doctor and was told to wait it out, and all I was given was an inhaler. But 3 weeks went by, and I was still having burning in my chest and shortness of breath, and it hurt to cough. Finally, I went to my local clinic and was given azithromycin, and just after taking the first 2 tablets, I'm already feeling better. The burning is mostly gone. Thank God for this antibiotic. I did have a little bit of diarrhea, but I'm just happy the burning in my chest is gone. I would recommend this antibiotic. Just make sure you eat a lot before you take it."

• Mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2018

Azithromycin "Diagnosed with bronchitis on Friday, started the Z-pack and I've taken them to the end and still very sick after an entire week! I realized I needed to be seen when I woke up this morning with terrible chest pains, especially when I breathe. I went to urgent care this morning, and the doctor said that I was the second patient he had that took the Z-pack and had no effect. I am disappointed to say the least! Now I am on a different antibiotic. If I could give zero stars, I would."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2011

"I was originally given ciprofloxacin for acute bronchitis but started having lower back pain and quit taking it. Went to another urgent care and was prescribed the 5-day Z-pack and diagnosed with bronchitis and a nasal infection. Was also prescribed prednisone 10 mg and an albuterol inhaler. It's been 4 days and only a slight improvement. I have noticed mild diarrhea. I haven't taken the other prescriptions yet."

• Mbv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2015

"I'm currently on day two of the pill, and I already feel much better. The only downside is how awake and energized it makes me! I took the second pill on day 1 too late, and now I'm wide awake when I should be sleepy. Oops! At least I feel better :)"